The women’s and men’s races at this year’s OVO Energy Tour Series in Motherwell were won in contrasting styles.

Megan Barker from Team Breeze crossed the line far ahead of the field, while Matt Gibson of JLT Condor had to sprint to the line to take the win.

Both races were supported by crowds lining the town centre circuit on May 15, as the event returned to Motherwell for the fourth year.

Riders were waved off by Provost Jean Jones and pupils who won a competition to design flags.

Hannah Duffy, in P2 at Glencairn Primary produced the winning flag for the women’s race while Murray Neilson, a P4 pupil at Ladywell Primary, was chosen as the men’s flag winner.

“Congratulations to Hannah and Murray for designing such fabulous flags for the races, and to all the pupils who took part in our competition,” said Councillor Jones.

“The Tour Series is an opportunity for us to promote cycling as a fun and healthy activity among pupils particularly, so it was good to see so many children cycling around the circuit and taking part in bike skills activities during the day.

“Thank you to the OVO Energy Tour Series, our sponsors and the spectators and everyone who made the event so successful.”

If you missed the live action, highlights of the race are available on the ITV Hub.